Garlic Butter Recipe
Nothing whips a humble pat of butter into pure magic like garlic—this Garlic Butter Recipe is your new kitchen sidekick, ready in minutes and ready to charm every dish it meets.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 4 large Garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh chives thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt adjust if using salted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
- Zest of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh chives or green onions optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, place softened butter. Add minced garlic and stir until fully incorporated.
- Add parsley, chives (if using), salt, and pepper. Gently fold to evenly distribute.
- Grate lemon zest over the butter and fold again.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Scoop butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a log. Chill before serving.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to marry flavors.
- Slice and use on bread, vegetables, or hot dishes.
- Store in a clean container and label with the date made.
Notes
My first batch turned out too garlicky—minced extra-fine and let flavors mellow overnight. Silicone spatulas are lifesavers for scraping every bit.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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